Jay D. Pinson Microfabrication Laboratory Manager

Jay

D. Pinson Microfabrication Laboratory Manager

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Work type:
Staff
Location:
San José
Categories:
Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Temporary, Part Time, Information Systems & Technology, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Job Summary:

This is a part-time (0.8 FTE) two-year temporary benefited position. San José State University’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering is an innovative, collaborative, and supportive environment that empowers employees to achieve professional and personal goals while contributing to the university’s student-centered mission. The Jay

D. Pinson Microfabrication Laboratory Manager will support and enhance capabilities and user experience in the Microscale Process Engineering Laboratory (MPEL) in the Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering at San José State University. The incumbent reports to the Dean of Engineering, and receives work lead direction from a multidisciplinary faculty user group (MPEL Steering Committee) to help ensure that the facility can effectively serve the needs of education and research that depend on hands‑on microfabrication capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and clean equipment stations and work areas
• Plan, manage, and/or perform regular preventive maintenance
• Manage utilization and expenditures, including maintenance and consumables
• Evaluate new projects and non-standard chemicals and materials
• Recruit, train, and supervise lab assistants
• Organize, maintain, and disseminate documentation (e.g., standard operating procedures)
• Interface with Facilities Development & Operations (FD&O) to ensure laboratory project approvals and completion
• Train, qualify, and supervise independent project users (research students, faculty, outside users) as necessary
• Review, organize, and disseminate instructional materials (e.g., microfabrication process tutorials)
• Propose, coordinate, and/or lead workshops to promote community engagement
• Build synergistic partnerships with community and external users
• Work with college staff to manage and balance state‑side and research budgets

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of microfabrication processes and equipment, especially safe use of chemicals (e.g., acids and solvents) and associated hardware typically used in microfabrication
• Skill in microfabrication process development and troubleshooting related equipment, especially safe handling of chemicals used in microfabrication
• Ability to achieve consensus and work with diverse users in effective use of a shared facility
• Working knowledge of software applications: word processing, spreadsheets, cloud‑based documents, database management
• Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, and practices;
  English grammar, business writing, strong oral communication skills, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to operate and repair technical and scientific equipment
• Strong verbal and communication skills
• Ability to perform accurately in a detail‑oriented environment
• Ability to handle multiple work priorities
• Must possess excellent customer service and public relations skills
• Supervisor and training skills, since lab assistants and project users will report to the position
• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to four years of experience providing instructional support services for a related unit or discipline, or in producing materials or supplies or repairing equipment in a discipline related to the area to which assigned; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. with Silicon Valley manufacturing experience, or M.S. in a technical field
• 3 years of professional experience in Silicon Valley
• Experience working within a process safety management framework and skills in managing worksite safety
• Experience working in a Silicon Valley manufacturing or university research environment
• Instructional/teaching experience
• Hands‑on experience with microfabrication/lithography

Compensation

Classification:
Instructional Support Technician III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,308/month - $6,163/month (Part‑Time)
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month -…